Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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3.3 Classification and Delineation of Duties and Responsibilities:
Classification
3.3.7 Dress Code – Non-uniformed Civilian and Sworn Personnel (Revised: 2/ 16/17)
Male and female members of the Department who are permitted to wear civilian clothing during
their working hours shall wear such civilian clothing that conforms minimally to business casual
attire standards recognized in University settings. Plainclothes o fficers carrying firearms shall
also carry their badge, except as authorized by the Chief of Police. If carrying their firearms
displayed, plainclothes officers shall also prominently display their badge. When meeting with
members of the campus senior admi nistration or selected persons from the public, making public
presentations or attending court proceedings, employees should wear business dress attire. Each
employee assigned to administrative duties has the discretion to wear business dress or business
casual dress attire, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police. Patrol personnel shall follow the
guidelines set forth in the Universitywide Staff and Procedures.
A. Business Attire
1. Male business attire consists of a professional business -like suit or a color -
coordinated sport coat/jacket and dress slacks/pants with a dress tie and dress
shoes or boots.
2. Female business attire consists of a professional business -style slacks, pantsuit,
skirt or dress, with color -coordinated blouse, shirt or sweater, jacket or coat and
dress shoes, heels or boots.
B. Business Casual Attire
1. Male business casual attire holds the same meaning as business attire except that a
dress shirt may be worn with an open collar and no tie. Sports shirts, collared polo
shirts, sweaters and slacks are permissible. In addition, d ress slacks, chino pants or
“Docker” style cotton pants are acceptable. Shoes may be either dress shoes, loafers
or a boot style. Blue jean pants and sandals or sneakers are not acceptable as
busin ess attire.
2. Women’s dresses, skirts, chino pants, slacks, or “Docker” style cotton pants are
acceptable. Blouses or sweaters may be long, short -sleeve or sleeveless. Dress shoes,
loafers, boots and open -toed shoes are acceptable. Blue jean pants and san dals or
sneakers are not acceptable as business attire.
C. Casual Dress Attire: Men and women assigned to administrative duties may wear any items
listed under “Business Dress” and “Business Casual Dress.” In addition, upon approval of
Chief of Police, blue jean pants and sneakers may be worn on approved occasions. Warm -
up suits, shorts, T -shirts and flip -flop sandals are not acceptable.
D. Exceptions
1. Property Control Personnel
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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Property Control/Evidence personnel may wear casual clothing or Battle Dress
Uniform (BDU) in lieu of a uniform when no public contact is required. A lab
coat will be worn over casual clothing when public contact is required.
E. Prohibited Attire
The following clothing items are not permitted as non -uniform work atti re except as
authorized for training or operational needs by the respective supervisor: Athletic wear
including sweat pants or shirts, running shoes, spandex, shorts, leggings, ball caps, T -
shirts, tank tops and faded, worn or damaged denim jeans.